USC Sea Grant offers several opportunities for graduate students to gain experience in marine policy. Below is the list of available fellowship opportunities from USC Sea Grant, NOAA’s National Sea Grant Office, and occasional fellowships offered by partners. To learn more information and/or how to apply, follow each opportunity’s accompanying link. Learn about past and current USC Sea Grant-supported students here.

Current Student Fellowships & Opportunities

  • Applications for the 2026 National John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship are now open! Apply by February 19, 2025.

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  • The NOAA Office for Coastal Management is accepting applications for the 2025-2027 Coastal Management and Digital Coast Fellowship Program! The deadline to apply is January 24, 2025.

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  • The 2025 NOAA Fisheries and Sea Grant Joint Fellowship Program is accepting applications! The deadline to apply is January 23, 2025.

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Past Student Opportunities

  • Applications are closed for the 2025 Marine Plastics Internship.

  • Application closed.

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  • Applications were due by February 16, 2023.

  • Applications were due by May 2, 2022.

  • Applications were due by March 27, 2023.

  • Applications were due by October 13, 2023.